San Francisco protesters rain down on white supremacy
Connor Lin and Talia Fine
August 15, 2017
Rain sprinkled down on San Francisco City Hall as 500 protesters lit candles to stand in solidarity with Charlottesville, Virginia. As the wind blew signs across the park, citizens stepped forward to share the stories of prejudice and injustice in their lives. On Aug. 12 in Charlottesville, Virginia, a "...
San Francisco rallies against white supremacy
Sophie Penn, Segment Producer
August 14, 2017
Filed under ScotCenter
Sophie Penn reports on the Charlottesville counter-protest at San Francisco City Hall.
Demonstrators call for rejection of Gorsuch
Justin Som, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under News
In San Francisco, a small force of white canvas tents and demonstrators gathered at the steps of Justin Herman Plaza. Displaying signs that said "We Object -- The People's Defense," the participants were part of a movement in 13 cities across the United States called "The People's Filibuster." They were there for one reason -- t...
San Francisco raises the smoking age
Brooke Chang, Staff Writer
March 6, 2016
When someone turns 18, he becomes an adult and enters a whole new life of responsibility and freedom. He can go wherever and do whatever he wants, whenever he wants to do it. However, on March 1, the San Francisco city supervisor vote dictated that these young, 18-year-old adults will no longer...
San Francisco Giants — can the pattern be continued?
Andrew Cross, Staff Writer
March 31, 2015
Filed under Sports
It’s an early morning during the month of March, and the dirt of the infield is being watered and prepared for practice. Fans line up waiting for players to come out of the clubhouse to snatch a new autograph. This is all taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona, where the reigning champs are preparing for the 2015 season...
San Francisco Giants Parade 2014
Jocelyn Moran, Staff Writer
November 5, 2014
Filed under Multimedia
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San Francisco fire burns down apartment building
Alex Yang, Staff Writer
March 12, 2014
Filed under News
A five-alarm fire burnt down an apartment building construction site on Tuesday, sending up black smoke that could be seen for miles around the San Francisco Bay. The fire began around 5 p.m. Tuesday in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood and caused an evacuation of nearby buildings. The fire...
San Francisco mayor plans to bring back free Sunday parking
Alex Yang, Staff Writer
January 15, 2014
Filed under News
Finding an affordable parking spot in San Francisco can always be a challenge. San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee is planning to bring back free Sunday parking to the city. San Francisco started charging for Sunday street parking in the beginning of 2013, hoping to bring in $1.7 million annually to support Muni, th...
Varsity Volleyball against South San Francisco is a tough one
Sarah Boro, Editor
October 15, 2013
Filed under Multimedia
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San Francisco Symphony musicians strike the stage
Shira Stein, Staff Writer
April 5, 2013
Filed under News
The musicians of the San Francisco Symphony spent 18 days on strike because their management refused to raise their wages for the next contract. The San Francisco Symphony is a world-renown choir that performs from their home of Davies Symphony Hall to the East Coast. The musicians' contracts expired...
Could San Francisco International Airport potentially be renamed?
Shira Stein, Staff Writer
January 31, 2013
Filed under News
San Francisco International Airport may soon be changing its name to Harvey Milk International Airport if the San Francisco Board of Supervisors chooses to amend the San Francisco Charter with the proposed name change. Harvey Milk was the first openly gay elected official in the United States and...
Snow in San Francisco this weekend?
February 24, 2011
Filed under Campus
It was over 3 decades ago when an inch of snow was measured on Feb. 5, 1976, in San Francisco. Measurable snow levels have only been recorded 11 times in San Francisco since 1856. New reports show that it is very likely San Francisco residents will see snow this weekend. The storm which passed through...
Features
Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...